March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Regular screening recommendations start at age 45, but some people may need the screening sooner. People under 50 now make up about 15% of colorectal cancer cases. In this DocTalk video, Brandon Teng, MD, with Valley's Gastroenterology Clinic discusses what might be contributing to the rise in colorectal...
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Endocrine Surgery
Enlarged Glands, Too Many Hormones, and Nodules: When Surgery May be Needed for Thyroid, Adrenal, or Parathyroid Conditions
A DocTalk video with Nicole Zern, MD, Endocrine Surgeon The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs that produce hormones. Hormones control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth, development, and responses to injury, stress and environment factors. When issues arise within the endocrine system,...
General Surgery
From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story
One morning, Michael experienced an unexpected and alarming health issue. He knew something was wrong and sought medical attention, which resulted in him being admitted to a hospital for a ruptured colon. After a long recovery post-surgery, he developed a large hernia in his abdomen, and he learned he needed more surgery to correct it. At his first...
Joint & Spine
Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage
There’s a misconception that inflammatory conditions affect mostly older patients, but they often impact much younger people—in their 20s and 30s. By catching inflammation of the joints early, rheumatology providers can help people save their joints and keep productive lives. A range of advanced treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections an...
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
Neurosurgery
What is Neurosurgery? FAQs Answered
August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month. Here are some common questions and answers about neurosurgery at Valley's Neuroscience Institute. What is Neurosurgery?Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Patients include both adults and children. Surgeries can involve...
Robotic Surgery
Facts About Fibroids
Eric Schmit, DO, OB/GYN, and Olga Valieva, DO, OB/GYN, with Valley Women's Healthcare explain what fibroids are and the various treatment options in this DocTalk video. A summary of the conversation can be found below the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_UnfO9vEk What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are growths that develop within t...
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Debbie’s Story: Colon Cancer Care at Valley
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Valley Receives Prestigious Center of Excellence Designation for Robotic Surgery
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From Three Surgeries to One: A Valley Patient’s Hernia Surgery Story
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Enlarged Glands, Too Many Hormones, and Nodules: When Surgery May be Needed for Thyroid, Adrenal, or Parathyroid Conditions
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
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Webinar: Hernia Surgery Demonstration Using da Vinci Robot with Surgeon Heather Wheeler, MD, FACS
Vascular Surgery
I’m a Vascular Surgeon: Here’s My Best Advice for Preventing Varicose Veins and How I Treat Them
In just five-minutes, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon John “Jack” McCallum, MD, shares his top three tips for preventing varicose veins, what the symptoms are and how to treat them. Find out when varicose veins cross the line from just being cosmetic to a condition that should be medically treated. Watch the video and read the transcript below, w...
